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BEMIDJI – After sharing many memories with their former head coach – Matt Bowen – seniors Mason Walters, Dermaine Crockrell, Jason Edwards and Lance Rongstad did their best to spoil their former coach’s return to Bemidji by defeating Minnesota-Duluth 79-64 Friday at the BSU Gym. “It is obviously unique,” Bowen said of being back. “It was great to see all of the players and their families that I have built relationships with over the years.

BEMIDJI – A year after recording its first 10-win season since 2007, the Bemidji State softball team opens its 2013 campaign today in St. Paul against Northern State and MSU-Moorhead. The team will play four games in St. Paul this week before playing four more games on March 1 and 2 in the Kelly Lass Memorial Invitational in St. Cloud. Of the first eight games of the non-conference season, six will be played against NSIC opponents. “We play many teams that are ranked right around us in the conference early on,” senior Crystal Bowen said.

BEMIDJI – Last season the Bemidji State baseball team had its third-best season in school history and missed the playoffs by one game. The Beavers finished 23-27 overall and 16-20 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. This season, which begins today at the Metrodome, BSU’s nine returning seniors will look to take the next step and make it to the playoffs. “This is probably the most experienced team that we have ever had,” head coach Tim Bellew said. “It is not just experience either: This group has experience of winning.” The 2013 season will begin today at 10:45 a.m.

ST. PAUL – Cordell Smith’s 3-pointer with four seconds remaining proved to be the game-winner as Concordia-St. Paul nipped Bemidji State 85-84 in men’s basketball Saturday. BSU’s Dermaine Crockrell got off a clear 3-point shot at the basket before the buzzer, but it rimmed out. Bemidji was aiming for a weekend sweep after knocking off No.

MANKATO – The Bemidji State women opened their tough weekend on the road with a 69-59 loss to Minnesota State Friday in Mankato. Although the Beavers (10-11, 4-11 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) trailed just 31-27 at halftime, the Mavericks (15-4, 11-5 NSIC) scored the first nine points of the second half to establish a 40-27 lead after just three minutes of play in the second half and were able to hold on for the victory. BSU’s Kate Warmack led all scorers with 19 points on 9-13 shooting.

BEMIDJI – The Bemidji girls basketball team led from start to finish in its 60-35 win over Brainerd Tuesday at the Bemidji High School gymnasium. Baskets from Jess Yost and Greta Steever put the Lumberjacks ahead 18-9 with 10:20 left in the first half. Yost posted a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Her greatest contribution, however, may have been her outlet passes.

BEMIDJI - The Bemidji State men’s basketball team defeated Sioux Falls 72-69 Saturday at the BSU gym to earn its first weekend sweep since defeating U-Mary and Minot State back in mid-December. “It has been awhile since we had a good weekend,” Bemidji State head coach Mike Boschee said.

BEMIDJI - The Bemidji State men’s basketball team defeated Sioux Falls 72-69 Saturday at the BSU gym to earn its first weekend sweep since defeating U-Mary and Minot State back in mid-December. “It has been awhile since we had a good weekend,” Bemidji State head coach Mike Boschee said.